Pennant, "Trees of Mystery Shrine of Redwood Highway," 1946-1965
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Artifact Overview
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Trees of Mystery opened in 1946, attracting those visiting California's redwood forests. The privately owned park contains trails, a museum, redwood sculptures, shops, and statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1946-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.170
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Purple
White (Color)
Green
Pink (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: TREES OF MYSTERY SHRINE OF REDWOOD HIGHWAY
Underneath graphic: END OF THE TRAIL/ CATHEDRAL TREE/ PAUL BUNYAN ENTRANCE 106/ PAUL BUNYAN'S BLUE OX "BABE"
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